How to make Kutsinta

Kutsinta is one of my favorite Pinoy delicacies or kakanin. I always buy a pack (6 pcs) of these for breakfast with pancit bihon that you can buy in the neighborhood. This is a classic kutsinta with niyog. Ang sarap nakaka-miss!

Kutsinta Recipe

*Cook Notes: What is lye water (lihiya), a very little amount of lye water is added to kutchinta recipe to make it gooey in texture (it makes the texture slightly elastic). This is what makes kutchinta different from other kakanin. You can buy lye water or lihiya in palengkeng bayan if you’re in Philippines, for other countries you can buy it in asian stores, or Filipino Online stores near your area. You can also buy lye water solution in Lazada Philippines for Cash on Delivery Payment Nationwide – Green Leaves Lye Water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium bowl, mix all the dry ingredients starting from the cassava flour, all-purpose flour, and brown sugar then mix all the ingredients.2. Gradually add water and continue mixing until all ingredients are well combined.3. Mix lye water and anatto water (soak the anatto seed in 3 tbsp water) then continue mixing.4. Place the mixture into individual molds and steam for 40 minutes to 1 hour over low heat only. Check it with toothpick test in the center, if your toothpick comes out clean. Then it’s cooked.5. Serve with fresh shredded coconut or cheese on top.

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Cooking Tips and Ideas:You want a unique flavour of Kutsinta? Try these unique flavors of Mango, Ube and Pandan Kutsinta! You can use fresh ingredients or use flavorings & food coloring. You can usually buy it in leading supermarkets.

Credits: @rhose_mhel and Jun Tomaneng

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